January 1, 2012

Today's Weight:  290 pounds

I want to wish everyone a happy New Year.  As I look back on 2011, I am painfully reminded that true progress can only be achieved through an effort of keeping stats on food intake as well as exercise.  How I manage this is unclear, but progress must be made, because I know my health is at risk, as is my overall well being.  No longer can I afford to take my mobility for granted, as my ability to move is being hampered by my age and weight.  

The battle rages on.

March In the Books

What can I say except that I floated through the month relatively unscathed, losing a few pounds but not enough as I would have liked.

March Average Totals:

• 2489 Calories
• 152 Net Carbs
• 24.5% of Total Calories 
• 4 pounds lost to 260 

I'm happy that I held my own, didn't gain, actually lost a few pounds, and was able to withstand enormous personal issues that could have derailed me.  For the most part I ate a moderately low carb diet, stayed positive, and got back on track quickly when giving in to temptation.  For that I am thankful.

I must note a few things negative.  First of all, I didn't keep my total carb intake to under 20%, which  accounted for less weight loss.  Secondly, I didn't stay away from fast food place places, favoring McDonald's as my junk food place of choice.  Thirdly, I ate too much wheat.  Finally, I didn't work out enough.  Exercise alone isn't a major factor for my weight loss, but it keeps me sane, and the overall benefits of exercise are worth the effort.

April Goals:

• No fast food visits
• Total net carbs < 20%
• Work out 4 times/per week
• No wheat

While I cannot brag about March, I'm not discouraged.  I'd like to see if I can get down below 250 pounds which would thrill me greatly.  If I can also get in a few 3 mile runs this month, that would be a small victory too.   Have a great April!

Planning for April

Today's Weight:  261 pounds

After a weekend of being out of town and then an evening spending time with McDonald's and Taco Bell, I hope to have all  bad eating habits out of my system so that I can concentrate on dropping weight again.  My only good news is that I'm up two pounds instead of fifteen.

I'm not going to worry about what happened and start to concentrate on what I need to do right now. And that begins with getting back on a low carb, wheat-free diet. It's time to prepare for a nice drop in April.

Month End Goal

Today's Weight:  259 pounds

All hands on deck to drop down to 255 by month end. 

Wheat-Free this Weekend - NOT!

Today's Weight:  261 pounds

Broke down on Friday and had a cheese danish, McDonald's McChickens, McDoubles, and Girl Scout Cookies (Peanut Butter Cremes).  I'm amazed that I didn't gain more weight.  My goal is to get back on track with this wheat-free lifestyle and get the carb percent down back below 20%.  Caloric intake increased by about 1000 per day, just by given in to wheat.  Less control.

Once again, I will fight the good fight. 

New Territory

Today's Weight:  259 pounds

Entering into new lows, down 22 pounds for the year.  Full blown, concentrating efforts will be enforced to ensure a drop below 250. 

On the Cusp

Today's Weight:  260 pounds

I never did get a chance to go to the gym for my leg and ab workout--fortunately I did get in the jump rope session.  The great news about jumping rope is that you can do it in a short amount of time and reap some amazing benefits. 

Once again I must realize that I have not established this as a habit, having only recently started this.